archcraft-os/archcraft
// Source : ISO observed · 2026-08-28
Health v2 · maintenance only
75/100
- Activity 95
- Release rhythm 35
- Longevity 100
Flags: no_releases
How is this computed?
round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-02. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.
- gap_med: n/a
- age_days: 2244
- days_rel: n/a
- days_push: 32
- n_releases_24m: 0
Adoption not part of the score
3402 stars · 110 forks observed · 2026-08-28
What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-29, confidence not recorded
Archcraft is a minimal Linux distribution based on Arch Linux, featuring preconfigured lightweight window managers and themes. This repository contains the source for building its ISO images.
Use cases
- download a lightweight arch-based linux distro
- get a preconfigured window manager desktop out of the box
- revive an old low-memory pc with a minimal linux os
- build a custom arch linux iso with window managers
- try a riced linux desktop without manual configuration
When to choose
- you want Arch Linux with a beautiful, ready-to-use window manager setup and no manual ricing
- you need a minimal distro that runs smoothly on limited RAM (under 800 MB)
- you want easy AUR access with preconfigured lightweight applications
When to avoid
- you need a full-featured desktop environment like GNOME or KDE out of the box
- you prefer a beginner-friendly distro with a graphical installer and hand-holding support
- you want a distro with long-term support and delayed package updates
Facets
application · maturity active
developer-tools configuration-management operating-systems self-hosted arch-linux linux-distribution window-manager minimal-os iso ricing linux
2 sources
- readme: https://github.com/archcraft-os/archcraft · fetched 2026-08-28 · 845dad4b2e1a
- homepage: https://archcraft.io · fetched 2026-08-29 · f2739311869c
Member repositories
| Repository | Role | Health v2 |
|---|---|---|
| archcraft-os/archcraft | main | 75 |
For agents
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